Raising the Homestead Hog


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Includes information on how to butcher hogs and how to use pork meat, along with a few recipes.




The Prairie Homestead Cookbook


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Jill Winger, creator of the award-winning blog The Prairie Homestead, introduces her debut The Prairie Homestead Cookbook, including 100+ delicious, wholesome recipes made with fresh ingredients to bring the flavors and spirit of homestead cooking to any kitchen table. With a foreword by bestselling author Joel Salatin The Pioneer Woman Cooks meets 100 Days of Real Food, on the Wyoming prairie. While Jill produces much of her own food on her Wyoming ranch, you don’t have to grow all—or even any—of your own food to cook and eat like a homesteader. Jill teaches people how to make delicious traditional American comfort food recipes with whole ingredients and shows that you don’t have to use obscure items to enjoy this lifestyle. And as a busy mother of three, Jill knows how to make recipes easy and delicious for all ages. "Jill takes you on an insightful and delicious journey of becoming a homesteader. This book is packed with so much easy to follow, practical, hands-on information about steps you can take towards integrating homesteading into your life. It is packed full of exciting and mouth-watering recipes and heartwarming stories of her unique adventure into homesteading. These recipes are ones I know I will be using regularly in my kitchen." - Eve Kilcher These 109 recipes include her family’s favorites, with maple-glazed pork chops, butternut Alfredo pasta, and browned butter skillet corn. Jill also shares 17 bonus recipes for homemade sauces, salt rubs, sour cream, and the like—staples that many people are surprised to learn you can make yourself. Beyond these recipes, The Prairie Homestead Cookbook shares the tools and tips Jill has learned from life on the homestead, like how to churn your own butter, feed a family on a budget, and experience all the fulfilling satisfaction of a DIY lifestyle.




Raising Pigs


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Have you always wanted to raise pigs but didn't know where to begin? Do you want to know how to turn your pig farm into a profitable business? Look no further! Whether you're about to buy your first pig or you already have a pig farm, this guide is a must-have. By reading this book you will: Learn why pig farming is more than just producing meat. Discover the various types of pigs and which pig will best suit your needs. How to build proper housing and fencing for your pigs. Learn what your pigs need and how to care for them properly. Learn the nutritional needs of pigs and how to feed them well. Master the art of pig reproduction and breeding. Discover various ways to care for your newborn piglets. Do you like meat? Get tips on how to safely and humanly butcher your pig at home. Twelve tips to turn your pig farm into a booming business. This book is a revolutionary tool to help both new and seasoned farmers. This book features new perspectives on pig farming that will help the modern farmer. It has hands-on methods and instructions using easy to understand language. Grab a copy today and learn how to raise healthy pigs at home.




Homestead Hogs


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Embark on an enlightening journey into the world of porcine husbandry with "Homestead Hogs," the comprehensive guide to raising pigs on your very own property. Whether you're a seasoned farmer or an aspiring homesteader, this eBook is your essential companion for transforming your passion for pigs into a thriving, sustainable endeavor. Delve into the fascinating history, anatomy, and behaviors of pigs in the first chapter, building a solid foundation of knowledge to set you up for success. Get acquainted with the varied breeds and their unique purposes, ensuring you make an informed decision when choosing your hoofed companions. "Getting Started with Homestead Pigs" equips you with the necessary tools to assess your resources and navigate the intricate web of local regulations. We cover all bases, from designing a pig-friendly environment to understanding the nutritional needs of your pigs, leaving no stone unturned. If the idea of raising piglets excites you, our in-depth exploration of caring for newborns, weaning, and integration into the herd provides proficient guidance. When it comes time to embrace the circle of farm life, our thoughtful approach to processing pigs for meat maintains respect and dignity for your animals. Step into the more advanced realms of pig care as you learn about herbal remedies, selective breeding, and the nuances of health and pedigree record-keeping. Master the art of marketing your pigs, immersing yourself in the community, and learning sustainable farming practices that honor both animal welfare and the environment. With comprehensive chapters on everything from managing breeding stock, maintaining animal health, and fostering an ethical, sustainable approach to pig farming, "Homestead Hogs" is a treasure trove of practical wisdom for the homesteader. Plus, hear from those who have walked the path before you with real-world success stories and case studies. The strategies and insights within "Homestead Hogs" are a testament to the depth of research and understanding infused in its content. This guide encapsulates a wealth of information, drawn from extensive experience in pig farming, moulded into a user-friendly manual designed to help you flourish in your pig raising ventures. Your adventure in raising Homestead Hogs awaits. Join countless others in the fulfilling experience of sustainable pig farming—all it takes is a single step. Secure your copy today and begin the journey that will enrich your homestead and your life.




The Complete Guide to Raising Pigs


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An introduction to raising pigs for food or as pets, covering selecting a breed, shelter, feeding, breeding, and more.




Backyard Farming: Raising Pigs


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Your Backyard Farming Experience Begins Here! Join the Backyard Farming Movement and Turn Your Home into a Homestead! Pigs are easily among the smartest and sweetest animals you can include on your farm or homestead. Occasionally challenging and always rewarding, pigs are intelligent animals and make for a great addition to any backyard farmer’s livestock. Whether you plan to raise a single hog or a full litter of piglets, Backyard Farming: Raising Pigs is your expert guide to successfully keeping and caring for these animals. Raising Pigs covers a wide range of ownership and care issues, from selecting the right breeds and numbers for your wants and needs, housing and feeding requirements, breeding and raising piglets, and keeping your animals happy and healthy. With Raising Pigs, you will: • Learn to understand and appreciate these essential livestock investments • Build efficient housing for your pigs to minimize your workload • Learn to identify and treat a number of ailments and illnesses common to pigs • Learn proper slaughtering techniques for your animals and prepare them for sale or personal use • Discover a variety of delicious recipes using meat from your own farm ...and many more tips to help you achieve success. More than ever, people everywhere are making a return to the farming lifestyle. Backyard Farming is your source for knowledge. Join the growing movement of homesteaders looking for a healthier, happier way of life—it starts right in your very own backyard. Backyard Farming is a series of easy-to-use guides to help urban, suburban, and rural dwellers turn their homes into homesteads. Whether planning to grow food for the family or for sale at the local farmers market, Backyard Farming provides simple instruction and essential information in a convenient reference.




Storey's Guide to Raising Pigs, 3rd Edition


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Learn how to successfully raise your own pigs. Stressing the importance of sustainable and environmentally friendly farming practices, Kelly Klober provides expert tips on making your hog operation more efficient and profitable. Storey’s Guide to Raising Pigs will give beginners the confidence they need to succeed, while inspiring experienced farmers to try new techniques and experiment with new breeds.




Raising Pigs


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Discover the Easiest Way to Learn Everything You Need to Know About Raising Healthy & Happy Pigs! Do you have this brilliant idea of building a small pig farm, but you are not sure how to execute it? Would you like to learn everything you need to avoid common mistakes and raise happy and healthy pigs? If so, you are in the right place because this beginner's guide to raising pigs will give you all of that and much more! Whether you have set your mind on becoming more self-reliant, a homesteader, or want to raise pigs just for the fun of it - this guide will show you the easiest way to do that. With this guide in your hands, you will ensure that the setting-up process goes smoothly and according to a bulletproof plan because this guide will give you precisely that - a proper, easy-to-follow plan that you can always change and tailor according to your needs. You will also learn everything you need to know about raising pigs - from breeds to choose, over building a neat and cozy little farm for them, to the best way for their maintenance and upkeep.




Saving the Guinea Hogs


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"These were the best hogs I've ever seen," said seventy-five year old Cohen Archer. He grew up with the amiable black Guinea Hogs in Washington County, Georgia. Cohen's father died when he was just twelve years old, in 1954. His mother subsequently sold the hogs, and Cohen didn't see another one until he visited Cathy Payne's farm in 2017. This book is the first definitive history of the Guinea Hog breed. It is a comprehensive overview of the people who raised Guinea Hogs from 1940 to 1995, told in their own words and colorful stories. These first-person stories reveal the subjects' deep fondness for and attachment to the amiable Guinea Hogs. Some recall a time when their families did not have access to electricity or indoor plumbing. The Guinea Hog was utilized head to tail, providing meat, lard, and grease to meet crucial family needs. The Guinea Hog is a small, black, hairy, sturdy, and gentle breed of hog kept in the Southeastern United States prior to the Civil War. The Guinea Hog has long been a part of America's cultural history. Due to a confluence of factors, it was nearly extinct by the 1990s. The loss of any breed's unique genetic material can leave the future of a species in peril.Around 2004, a group of dedicated conservation breeders, encouraged by The Livestock Conservancy, stepped forward to save the Guinea Hogs. Cathy Payne interviewed many of the breeders and reports their stories. Her diligent research over several years retraces the history of the Guinea Hogs while preserving the memories of those who kept them. When Cathy's research brought her in contact with rare genetic bloodlines not preserved during the formation of the American Guinea Hog Association (AGHA) in 2006, she worked with a network of women to obtain these genetics and work with the registry to add valuable genetic diversity to the national herd. Cathy takes what she has learned from her contacts with these breeders and focuses on strategies to preserve this breed and its distinct family bloodlines. These homestead hogs are survivors worth preserving for future generations!




Happy Pigs Taste Better


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What does it take to raise a happy pig? Armed with experience from running the largest organic hog operation in Maine, author Alice Percy is well equipped to answer this question. Pigs are much closer to their cousin, the wild boar, than other domesticated animals. Ethically managing pigs requires an understanding of their natural mannerisms, including factors such as social grouping, mating, territory, housing, and, of course, their love of wallowing in the mud. In Happy Pigs Taste Better Percy offers a comprehensive look at raising organic, pasture-fed, gourmet meat. She advises readers on pasturing and feeding hogs organically, as well as managing the breeding herd and administering effective natural healthcare. In addition, she provides an overview of marketing and distribution for those looking to turn their hog farming operation into a lucrative business. This book is the first of its kind to offer an in-depth approach to organic, high-welfare commercial production, including information on: - Designing a hog business from the ground up - Housing pigs, including benefits and drawbacks of various housing systems - Evaluating the nutritional content of common organic feedstuffs - Butchering humanely and economically - Recordkeeping, with templates for financial tracking Whether you’re looking to convert a conventional operation to organic, grow your backyard hog operation into a viable business, or start from scratch, this comprehensive book has got you covered, nose to tail.